Casa Houlpochis an old Yucatecan house from the end ofthe last century that gets its name from a snake from the region that regularly“visited” the property’s ruins.

This residence floats high above the Atlantic Ocean from a graniteripmonolith between the busy neighborhoods of São Conrado and Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro. A peculiarity of this narrow plot is its southern or ientation.

The church, Sanctuary Tunnel Garden, designed by the renowned local Indonesian firm RAD+ar, is located in a rural estate near Bogor.

It includes a private vacation villa and a prayer space, aiming to establish a deep yet subtle relationship between the architecture and the vast surrounding nature.

Inspired by the concept of “light and truth at the end of the tunnel,” this project explores how religious architecture can evolve by incorporating modernist influences into its spatial design while preserving its spiritual essence.

These interventions highlight the raw beauty of the original site, replacing or complementing the intricate ornamentation and natural materials traditionally associated with sacred spaces.

Chengdu is an important city in southwestern China, renowned for its rich history, diverse cuisine, and leisurely lifestyle. With the city’s development and the improvement of people’s living standards, more and more families are beginning to value the quality of their living environment, particularly the importance of interior lighting design in enhancing the quality of life. This project aims to provide a comprehensive and personalized indoor lighting solution for a high-end private residence in Chengdu. Through thoughtful lighting arrangements, the design not only fulfills the functional needs of daily life for family members but also creates a warm, comfortable, and artistic home atmosphere.